Meditation for the New Moon

there are as many ways to view the new moonas there are days in our lives.

to view a moona poet's moonyou need only three things:a silent spot inside youa willingness to wait in the darkand a wily nature that refuses to accept the "Man-in-the-Moon"as the ultimate authority.

here is one way to observe the new moon:settle upon a path from which to graspthe handle of white gold waiting abovefind a quiet spot inside your sight.

in the darkness, close your eyesand cover them, as if blessing the shabbos candles"Praised are You, O Shechinahwho parts the days of the monthcalls attention to our covenant and helps us to bea light upon the earth."